AHPRA has recently updated its system, here are a few key updates:

AHPRA Registration Period – Considering when to apply:

• Runs annually from 1 December to 30 November.
• If your registration is approved between 1 October 2025 and 30 November 2025, it will be valid until 30 November 2026.
• If approved before 1 October 2025, it will be valid until 30 November 2025 & you will need to renew this again. 

• Your selected Registration commencement date must be within 90 days from when you apply
• AHPRA does not offer refunds or pro-rata fees.
• Application processing times (from our experience)
  • PT for Australia applying with Express FLYR Certificate – 6-8 weeks
  • PT/OT Trans-Tasman – 1-2 weeks
  • OT with stage 1 approved applying for limited registration (anywhere from 6 weeks-3 months)
    

InstaID+ Improvements

• You can now verify your identity online without needing certified ID documents, saving time and money – you will be sent the link from InstaID after submitting your AHPRA application. 
• Note: You still need certified copies of your degree certificate and academic transcript (except for NZ–AUS Trans-Tasman applications).
  

COGS Email Address

• AHPRA now has a dedicated email for Certificates of Good Standing (COGS):
  → [email protected]
  

Express FLYR Update – South Africa Added!

• South Africa has been added to the Express FLYR list (NO EXAMS!!), joining the UK, Ireland, and Canada.
• To qualify: You must have completed your physiotherapy degree in South Africa and held HPCSA registration within the last 5 years.
  

Common Glitches & Delays

• It’s common not to hear back until your application is approved (usually around 8 weeks) & AHPRA will often not respond to messages – don’t worry you are not the only one!
• A case officer will usually only contact you if additional information is required.
• There have been some reported delays while the system has changed over
  

Application Tracker Delays

• Even after InstaID is completed, your tracker may not update right away.
  
• This can be due to pending checks (e.g., COGS or criminal history) or the application still being queued for review

If you are looking to secure a role through us, we are always happy to support you with the registration process.